History Events in Kurri Kurri

Join Dr. Natali Pearson as she explores how sunken WWII sites invite us to rethink the legacy of war in the shifting seascapes of our region. Marking 80 years since the war's end, Natali, in conversation with Stirling Smith, will discuss politically sensitive, environmentally unstable, and often neglected wrecks.

Join Phill Massaad as he discusses the roles of Australian passenger ships during wartime. Hear about Strathallan, Orcades, Wollongbar, Ballarat, and Bulolo. Tickets are $10, or free for museum members with a promo code.

Stroll the shoreline of Sydney Harbour, where beauty and brutality collide, with mysteries that linger beneath its glittering surface. Enjoy a leisurely guided walking tour retracing the steps of Sydney's most notorious through the cobblestoned streets of The Rocks. Book your ticket now for a unique investigation into a dark and crime-ridden history.

Join the School of Humanities & Languages for the last History Group Seminar of 2025. Author Alison Bashford discusses her brand-new book 'Decoding the Hand’. This seminar will be followed by a Reception from 6pm at the Ritz Cinema Mezzanine in Randwick to celebrate the research achievements of the History and Area Studies group.

Join the Laureate Centre for History & Population to critically and creatively examine the concept of opposition. This event promises insightful discussions and creative explorations.

Join us for a leisurely walk through Rookwood Cemetery in the cool of the evening and meet some of the colourful characters who reside here. Some nice, some not so nice, some important in the establishment of the colony and some ordinary Joe's.

Join Paranormal Pete for a torch-lit tour of Woodford Academy, debunking myths and legends surrounding the oldest surviving building in the Blue Mountains. Unearth the truth behind local rumors, legends, and ghostly tales. Explore mysteries like the flogging stone, ladies in white, and secret cellar. Bring a torch and sturdy shoes!

Join Paranormal Pete for an interactive hunt to investigate paranormal activity at Woodford Academy, reportedly one of Australia's most haunted inns. The tour is interactive, using ghost hunting equipment. Explore claims of the Lady in White, the Ghost of Buss' Inn, and a young girl seen in the bay windows.

Join Paranormal Pete for an interactive ghost tour of the Mount Victoria Railway Museum. Investigate paranormal activity with ghost-hunting equipment. The tour includes thermal imaging cameras, EMF meters and more. Please bring a torch, water and wear sturdy footwear and warm clothes.

Explore haunted buildings and abandoned cemeteries on a spine-tingling glimpse behind the rugged landscape. Travel on the Ghost Bus and take morbid glee in the macabre with hair-raising access to unique, forgotten and secret locations. Shiver in ghoulish delight at deliciously dark tales of murder, mishap, convicts, hangings and more.